The purpose of this article is to establish rules and regulations, to ensure standard and good building practices are followed in the construction of buildings in the Village, to protect the residents and property owners from poor workmanship and to protect property values.
Those documents, one copy which is on file in the Village Clerk's Office, being marked and designated as the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), and all future editions thereof, be and are adopted as building code of the Village of Forrest.
The following provisions shall supersede and be amendments to the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) adopted in this article, they are meant to clarify, amend, and or supplement the 2006 IBC. In the event these amendments are in conflict with the 2006 IBC, then the amendments will take precedence.
A. 
Definitions: As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ACCESSORY BUILDING
A building detached from the principal building, whether placed on a permanent foundation or not, being 10 feet by 16 feet (160 square feet) or larger.
FROST LINE
Has been established at 30 inches below the lowest point of finished grade for the Village of Forrest.
PERMANENT STRUCTURE
A structure which exceeds a dimension 10 feet by 16 feet (160 square feet).
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE
The residence, be it single-family or multifamily.
B. 
General. All permanent structures shall set on a masonry footing and a foundation.
C. 
Setback from property line required. The setback for all construction or reconstruction shall be a minimum of three feet from the property line(s). This measurement will be taken from the furthest horizontal point of the building (usually the face board of the soffit or overhang but not to include the guttering) vertically down to the ground.
D. 
Footings. Footings are required on all permanent structure. All footings shall set on undisturbed soil, below the frost line. Where soil conditions are unstable, additional provisions shall be made to insure stability. Footings shall be a minimum of eight inches deep (thick) and shall be twice the width of the load-bearing foundation wall. Footing piers shall have a minimum area of four square feet and minimum depth of 12 inches.
E. 
Foundations.
(1) 
Foundations are required on all permanent structures. All foundations shall be centered on the footings. Foundations shall be constructed of brick, concrete, or hollow or solid block. The width of the foundations shall not be less in width than the wall which it will support and shall extend upward not less than six inches above the finished grade.
(2) 
A drain tile shall be used around a basement foundation. Although a drain tile is not mandatory for a crawl space foundation, it is highly recommended. The drain tile will drain to the storm, sewer, sump pump or french drain.
A. 
Roofing. All roofs in a residential zone shall have a minimum pitch of 4 in 12. Principal building shall not be more than 2 1/2 stories and shall not exceed 35 feet in height. Accessory buildings should not exceed 16 feet in height. All pitched roofs shall be finished in shingles or pre-painted metal. All roof structures will be constructed with manufactured trusses and centered per the manufacturer's recommendations but not more than 24 inches or constructed with two-inch-by-six-inch lumber on centers of not more than 16 inches.
B. 
Siding. All buildings in a residential area will be finished with vinyl, masonry (brick, stone, stucco and the like), wood (includes RB&B) siding, pre-painted steel or aluminum siding. In the case of wood siding, paint, stain or other type of sealing method shall be applied. Plywood, composite board or similar types of material are not acceptable for finished siding.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 100, General Provisions, Art. I)]
A permit is required for new construction or an addition to a current structure.
A. 
Diagram of structure.
B. 
Description of building.
C. 
Copy of Assessor information (including Tax ID).
D. 
Setbacks with diagram.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 100, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Foundations must be inspected prior to backfill and a final inspection will be required; please call the Village Office at 815-657-8226.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 100, General Provisions, Art. I)]
The fines for violating any section of this article will range from $25 to $750 per day and rectification of the violation, with each day being considered a separate violation.